Common questions

What makes a clunking noise when going over bumps?

What makes a clunking noise when going over bumps?

Internal shock or strut noise is uncommon. The most common cause for clunking noises over bumps is the mounts or attaching parts. Other suspension and steering components often cause noises that the shocks / struts get blamed for: Ball joints, sway bar bushings & links are common causes.

Why does my car make noise over bumps?

Engine mounts can wear and allow engine movement – and noise – during power off and on transitions; but not so much over bumps. Steering components, however, can produce noise over bumps, and these can be checked by turning the wheel vigorously from side to side while the car is stationary.

How can I tell if my car is clunking over bumps?

When it comes to diagnosing a clunking noise when driving over bumps, a road test is required to determine the sound. Before you take the vehicle on a road test, you need to walk around the vehicle to ensure that there is nothing falling off the vehicle.

Why does my car make a clunking noise when I turn the wheel?

Reasons Your Car Makes a Noise When You Turn the Wheel Suspension Joints: Especially when heard at lower speeds, a creaking, clunking, or popping sound could indicate worn out or broken suspension joints. Tie Rods: A clunking noise when turning could indicate a loose or broken tie rod.

What causes a clunk noise when going over a bump?

Worn shocks and struts often produce noises, and their state of wear should be obvious from a profound lack of damping, allowing noticeable rocking and bouncing motions when the car is moving or a pronounced clunk whenever going over bumps.

Why would your car squeak while driving over bumps?

Clunking noises that happen when you drive your car over bumps could be from the following: Worn or damaged struts Worn or damaged leaf spring shackles Worn or damaged control arms Damaged or broken ball joints Damaged or broken shock absorbers Loose or damaged body mounts

Why does the car Squeek when going over bumps?

Faulty suspension is why the car might squeak when going over bumps. The suspension is there to stop shocks damaging the vehicle when going over bumps or uneven ground. If they are faulty, the bumps will cause issues. Shock absorbers are part of the car’s suspension. If they do not work, they can lead to squeaking.

Why is my car is making a clunking noise?

Possible Causes Of Your Car Making Clunking Noises. There are many different things that could be causing your car to make clunking noises. These include: engine. transmission. tires. shock absorbers. ball joints.

Can anyone help me figure out what is causing this noise. When the rear of my truck goes over bumps it makes a rattle/clunking noise but I can’t find where it is coming from. Here is a video of the noise. http://youtu.be/VoiY60ZDjgQ

Why does my Mazda 3 Rattle over bumps?

It was the rear driver side coil spring, it had the bottom rung cracked off of the rest and every time there was sufficient jarring of the vehicle it would rattle against the rest of the coil spring as well as the coil spring mount. Whoever has this issue with rattling maybe check it out?

Why does my bike make a rattling noise when I ride over bumps?

Since its rebirth there is an annoying rattling noise emerging from the rear of the bike whenever i ride over pave, bumpy roads etc that I cannot identify. If I lift the rear wheel a few cm off the ground and “bounce” it I hear the noise also.

Why does my freewheel make a rattling noise?

If so check your cassette is not loose on the freewheel assembly. Even if you have tightened the casstte lock nut right up the casstte may be loose.

Why does my car rattle when going over bumps?

Alternatively, this sound could also indicate worn-out shock absorbers. A ‘creaking’ or ‘clanking’ sound: In many cases, this sound indicates that there is a broken spring.

Can anyone help me figure out what is causing this noise. When the rear of my truck goes over bumps it makes a rattle/clunking noise but I can’t find where it is coming from. Here is a video of the noise. http://youtu.be/VoiY60ZDjgQ

Why does my Dura Ace make a rattling noise?

I have Dura Ace levers, shifters and chainset, but run a SRAM 10 speed chain and SRAM cassette on it, as I prefer SRAM chains. Since its rebirth there is an annoying rattling noise emerging from the rear of the bike whenever i ride over pave, bumpy roads etc that I cannot identify.

If so check your cassette is not loose on the freewheel assembly. Even if you have tightened the casstte lock nut right up the casstte may be loose.

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